Behind the Early Federal Election Call

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference to announce a federal election after meeting with Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Aug. 15, 2021. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Commentary

Before the puzzling early federal election call in Canada, people paid to ask “What is this election about?” asked “What is this election about?” And the answer is: “Justin Trudeau.”